Download or read book Barron s American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus written by Mary Elizabeth Podhaizer and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus written by Mary Elizabeth and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique reference volume is two books in one: a dictionary of slang and a slang thesaurus, with both sections treating the same words and phrases. Entries are arranged alphabetically in the dictionary and thematically in the thesaurus, and include definition, pronunciation, part of speech—and origins, usage information, and usage alerts when applicable—in both the thesaurus and the dictionary. All entry words are visually coded to help you distinguish slang that is potentially objectionable from other slang, and all synonyms are coded for the level of formality (formal, informal, no register) and separated by part of speech. This gives you more information about the potential effects of your word choice on your audience, so you have a much better chance than with a “regular” thesaurus of picking the right word for your particular context the first time. Graphics and brief articles are added to show you slang “under the hood”—the patterns and features that characterize slang usage. With this book, you’ll be able to find out how the screaming meemies got their name, why someone might be offended if you use the apparently inoffensive word crumbs, which words that mean “to kill” also mean “to cause riotous laughter,” and easily distinguish whether someone is an old fart, a son of a bitch, or just a silly ass. Here is a handy reference book for students, word buffs, and professional writers— a title that merits a place in every reference library. Printed throughout in two colors.
Download or read book Barron s Dictionary Thesaurus written by Robert Allen and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here’s an especially handy two-in-one reference volume for middle school and high school students. The top half of every page serves as a standard dictionary, while the bottom half is a thesaurus that presents selected words from the dictionary section and gives a list of synonyms for each. This dictionary-thesaurus combination offers definitions of more than 40,000 words and phrases, augmented with over 100,000 synonyms. Headwords in both sections are printed in color. Each dictionary headword is designated by its part-of-speech and comes with one or more definitions. Every thesaurus headword—in addition to its list of synonyms—comes with an example sentence that uses the word in context. Corresponding dictionary and thesaurus entries are always cited on the same page for fast, easy reference.
Download or read book Thesaurus of American Slang written by Robert L. Chapman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1991 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 17,000 zippy synonyms for thousands of alphabetically arranged slang words--the whole nine yards--from AC-DC to zombie. Here are America's most important contemporary and historic slang words and phrases--originating in the sports world, drug culture, media, ethnic enclaves, and elsewhere.
Download or read book Dictionary of American Slang Third Edition written by Robert L. Chapman and published by Collins Reference. This book was released on 1998-02-17 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1960, The Dictionary of American Slang is widely regarded as the standard in its field. Expanded and completely updated, this third edition contains more than 19,000 terms of representing the variety and vigor of American slang, from the most widely acceptable to the taboo, and covering all periods of American history -- from the gypsies, soldiers, railroad workers and cowboys of the 19th century to more modern spawning grounds such as the rock 'n' roll world, the corporate sector, African-Americans, gays and lesbians and many more. Intimately connected with the fringes of our culture and responding with vigilance to new developments in technology, slang is the fastest changing part of our language. This new edition considers the subcultures that have emerged in the wake of the past decade's technological and communication advances, including the advent of computer usage at home and in the workplace and the explosion of the Internet and the World Wide Web. With more than 2,000 new terms, the Lexicon of the '90s is recorded here in definitive detail. Like previous editions, this edition features pronunciation guides, word origins, examples of appropriate usage as well as a helpful highlighting system that lets you know which terms should be used with caution, and never in polite company. Both as important archive of the way America is really talking and a lot of fun to read, The Dictionary of American Slang will prove to be an invaluable companion in keeping up with the dauntingly jargon-filled, quickly evolving language of today.
Download or read book American Slang 4e written by Barbara Ann Kipfer and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 1,500 new words and phrases, this abridged edition of the Dictionary of American Slang is the most buzzworthy, banging collection of colloquial American English—no joke This fully updated and abridged fourth edition of American Slang contains more than 1,500 new terms representing the variety and vigor of American slang, from "yada yada yada" to "yo momma." There's no better resource for those who are curious about language, fascinated by counterculture, or just completely confused when other people talk. Like previous editions, this edition features pronunciation guides, word origins, examples of appropriate usage as well as a helpful highlighting system that lets you know which terms should be used with caution, and never in polite company. Both an important archive of the way America is really talking and a lot of fun to read, American Slang will prove to be an invaluable companion in keeping up with the dauntingly jargon-filled, quickly evolving language of today.
Download or read book Barron s First Thesaurus written by Andrew Delahunty and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated thesaurus contains more than one hundred words accompanied by their synonyms, antonyms, and sample sentences.
Download or read book The Macmillan Dictionary of American Slang written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Dictionary of American Slang written by Robert L. Chapman and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and expanded, this is the ultimate slang dictionary, giving the meaning of more than 15,000 words and phrases of modern slang.
Download or read book American Slang written by Robert L. Chapman and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 1987 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abridged ed. of The new dictionary of American slang c1986.
Download or read book Dictionary of American Slang written by Harold Wentworth and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Barron s Dictionary of American Sign Language written by Geoffrey S. Poor and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting ultra-clear, close-up color photos that depict more than 1,000 signs and their meanings, Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language is destined to become a basic reference source for all who want to learn more about signing, expand their signing vocabulary, and be certain that they are signing properly. Unlike most other sign language dictionaries, this book simply pairs photos with the words they designate and dispenses with traditional word definitions. Thus, the emphasis is placed on the information that every signer needs: correct formation of hand shapes to eliminate confusion and make communicating in ASL virtually effortless. The photos are supplemented with directional arrows to indicate hand or arm movements plus succinct written descriptions of hand and finger formations. Carefully checked and edited by ASL experts, and including notes on the history of sign language, this volume makes a superb resource for members of the hearing-impaired community, for those who work with them, and for all others who wish to learn the American Sign Language. Approximately 2,000 color photos.
Download or read book Dictionary of American slang written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hot Words for the SAT written by Linda Carnevale and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2004-07-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with more memory tips, expanded review exercises, and an alphabetical word index, the new edition of this popular vocabulary-building book presents and defines more than 365 words that frequently appear on SAT exams. The book is divided into 35 lessons, each lesson consisting of a word cluster. Each cluster contains words that have similar meanings or apply to similar circumstances. For instance, students encounter the words conciliate, mediate, and mitigate, and learn how they have different meanings that can sometimes be confused. A review exercise follows every five lessons with questions that closely reflect those found on the actual SAT.
Download or read book Essential Words for the TOEFL written by Steven J. Matthiesen and published by Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are an ESL student, you will find vital help as you build a large English vocabulary in preparation for tests, and for increased fluency as you get by in the English-speaking world. Nearly 500 words are listed with definitions and usage help. You will also find detailed advice for dramatically expanding your vocabulary with help from a standard dictionary and a thesaurus. A 60-question practice TOEFL Reading Test with answer key and score conversion guide will help you measure your progress as you develop your skill in comprehending and reading English.
Download or read book Dictionary of French Slang and Colloquial Expressions written by Henry Strutz and published by Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of a quick-reference series suitable for language students and international travellers, this title presents more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in its target language.
